Is feeding my dog raw meat or chicken safe? What about bones?

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Should I feed my dogs raw meat? Like ground beef... or raw chicken? I worry about chicken bones. I want to feed them the best food. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 10 years and 1 month old | 90 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tank. Raw diets are very trendy now and unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation. There is a very high risk of Salmonella poisoning to both your dog and you by feeding raw food. This is especially problematic if anyone in the home is immunocompromised such as very young children, elderly or anyone with a disease that weakens the immune system. Furthermore, raw diets will not be nutritionally balanced for Tank. This can lead to serious consequences with longterm feeding. Finally, bones of any form can lead to intestinal obstruction or perforations. I hope this information helps!

Is feeding my dog raw meat or chicken safe? What about bones?

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